The Political Engagement Support Cell is part of NATOโs presence in Sarajevo and reports to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. It supports the realization of NATOโs objectives in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), facilitates political dialogue, promotes partnership cooperation, and contributes to NATOโs strategic communication efforts in BiH. Under the direct supervision of the Head of the NATO Political Engagement Support Cell (PESC) in Sarajevo, BiH, and the overall direction of the Head of the Partnership West Team, the Political Officer (VNC) will contribute to reinforcing the liaison between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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The Political Officer NATO will be responsible for:
Provide political advice and assistance in implementing NATO priorities with respect to the NATO- BiH relationship. Complement NHQSa, as appropriate, in providing assessments and advice to BiHโs authorities in his/her areas of responsibility in order to facilitate the planning and implementation of partnership cooperation
programmes with NATO. Project Management Monitor the implementation of, and contribute to assessments of, progress in BiHโs implementation of its Reform Programme and others as appropriate.ย Expertise Developmentย
Provide advice and assistance to the Secretary General and other NATO officials prior to, and during, their visits to the region. Knowledge Management Provide regular reports and other memoranda on the political and security situation in BiH in his/her areas of responsibility, and provide input to current work activities and future areas of cooperation that may be developed. Monitor and analyse political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other related developments affecting security, stability, and the NATO-BiH cooperation and advise NATO HQ on their implications for Alliance policies.ย Stakeholder Managementย
Liaise with NATO structures, the NATO Contact Point Embassy/ies, Allied Embassies, partner international organisations, BiH officials and local NGOs and civil society organizations, as appropriate, under the overall guidance of the Head of the NATO PESC in Sarajevo. Perform any other related duty as assigned.
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